THE GOD WHO LEVELS MOUNTAINS
By Rev. Samuel Arimoro
Main Text: Zechariah 4:6-7
Key Verse: “Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain: and he shall bring forth the headstone thereof with shoutings, crying, Grace, grace unto it.” — Zechariah 4:7 (KJV)
Supporting Texts: Isaiah 40:4; Psalm 114:4-7; Matthew 17:20; Mark 11:23
INTRODUCTION:
In the journey of life and destiny, believers often encounter “mountains"; seemingly immovable challenges that stand between them and the fulfilment of God’s promises. These mountains can represent opposition, fear, sin, delay, or any circumstance that blocks advancement. Yet, the Word of God declares that no mountain can stand before the power of the Almighty.
Mountains symbolise resistance and limitation, but our God specialises in levelling them. Through His Spirit, He makes the impossible possible and the impassable passable. When the Lord arises on behalf of His people, mountains melt like wax (Psalm 97:5).
Every mountain confronting your life, family, or ministry must bow before the authority of God’s Word. The same God who levelled mountains for Israel, Zerubbabel, and Paul will level yours today.
1. UNDERSTANDING WHAT MOUNTAINS REPRESENT
Mountains in Scripture are often symbolic of great challenges or obstacles that seem too strong for human ability.
a) Mountains of Opposition — Exodus 14:10-14
When Pharaoh’s army pursued Israel, the Red Sea stood as a mountain of impossibility before them. God made a way through it, proving His supremacy over obstacles.
b) Mountains of Fear — 1 Samuel 17:4-11
Goliath stood as a mountain of fear before Israel, but God raised David to bring it down. Fear often magnifies the mountain, but faith sees the victory.
c) Mountains of Delay — Daniel 10:12-13
Sometimes the mountain is delay, the unseen resistance in the spiritual realm that blocks answers to prayers. Yet God’s angelic intervention breaks such hindrances.
d) Mountains of Sin and Guilt — Isaiah 1:18
Sin can stand as a wall between man and God, but His mercy flattens the mountain of guilt when repentance is made.
Biblical Example: Israel faced the mountain of Jericho’s wall, but through obedience and faith, God levelled it with a shout (Joshua 6:20).
2. GOD’S POWER IS GREATER THAN EVERY MOUNTAIN
The Lord is the Almighty; nothing in heaven or on earth can resist His power.
a) God’s Sovereign Authority — Psalm 97:5
Mountains melt like wax at the presence of the Lord. His authority is supreme over creation and circumstances.
b) The Power of His Word — Jeremiah 23:29
God’s Word breaks barriers like a hammer and levels mountains like fire burns chaff.
c) The Anointing of the Spirit — Zechariah 4:6
Not by might nor by power, but by the Spirit. The Holy Ghost is the divine force that crushes every mountain in a believer’s path.
d) The Victory of Christ — Colossians 2:15
Jesus triumphed over principalities and powers, ensuring that every mountain of demonic resistance is already defeated.
Biblical Example: When Elijah called down fire on Mount Carmel, God proved His power over Baal and turned the mountain of doubt into a plain of revival (1 Kings 18:36-39).
3. FAITH AND CONFESSION MOVE MOUNTAINS
God expects His children to operate in faith, declaring His promises boldly.
a) The Power of Believing — Matthew 17:20
Jesus said that faith as small as a mustard seed can move mountains. Faith connects the believer to divine possibilities.
b) The Power of Speaking — Mark 11:23
We are commanded to speak to the mountain, not about it. Faith-filled words carry divine authority to command change.
c) The Power of Perseverance — Luke 18:1-8
Persistent prayer keeps the heart anchored in faith until the mountain is moved.
d) The Power of Agreement — Matthew 18:19-20
When believers unite in faith, heaven responds, and mountains are levelled through collective authority.
Biblical Example: When Peter and John faced the council in Acts 4, they prayed in unity, and God shook the place, empowering them to overcome every mountain of persecution.
4. DIVINE STRATEGIES FOR LEVELING YOUR MOUNTAINS
God provides spiritual principles that guarantee victory over obstacles.
a) Worship and Praise — 2 Chronicles 20:21-22
When Judah praised God, the enemies destroyed themselves. Worship invites God’s power to level mountains.
b) Obedience and Faithfulness — Deuteronomy 28:1-2
Obedience to divine instruction releases supernatural breakthrough.
c) Prayer — Mark 11:23-24
Faith-filled prayer has the power to remove every obstacle or “mountain”. When prayer is mixed with unwavering faith, God moves mightily to make the impossible possible.
d) Total Dependence on God — Proverbs 3:5-6
Trusting God’s wisdom ensures divine direction through life’s rugged terrains.
Biblical Example: Gideon faced the mountain of weakness and inferiority, but God used him to defeat Midian’s army through obedience and faith (Judges 7:15-22).
CONCLUSION:
No mountain is too high for God to level. He specialises in turning impossibilities into testimonies. The mountains before you are not permanent; they are subject to divine power. As you yield to the Spirit, hold onto His Word, and walk by faith, every obstacle standing in your path will give way.
Like Zerubbabel, you will finish the work God has begun in your life. Grace will speak for you, and every mountain will become a plain before your eyes.
PRAYER POINTS:
1. Father, thank You for being the God who levels mountains and removes obstacles from my path.
2. Lord, every mountain standing between me and my destiny, be levelled in Jesus’ name.
3. Father, let Your Spirit empower me to overcome every resistance in my life.
4. Every mountain of delay and stagnation, crumble by fire!
5. O Lord, turn every obstacle in my path into a testimony of Your power.
6. Every mountain of fear and doubt, be uprooted from my heart.
7. Father, release divine strategies for victory over life’s challenges.
8. Let the power of Your Word break and level every barrier in my family.
9. Lord, by Your grace, cause my destiny to move forward without hindrance.
10. Every mountain before this church and ministry, be made plain in Jesus’ name.
